Capella University | MSW - Social Work
Students interested in preparing for an advanced career in social work might consider a program such as Capella University's online Master of Social Work. Read on for more details about this online MSW program.
Official Program Name:
Master of Social Work
School Offering Program:
Capella University
Degree Level:
Master's
Program Prerequisites:
Students considering Capella University's online Master of Social Work program must be interested in preparing for a public service career. A bachelor's degree with at least a 2.7 GPA is also required. Applicants to Capella University's graduate programs should have a bachelor's degree; some programs may have additional admissions requirements.
Program Description:
Students of Capella University's Master of Social Work program might be able to prepare to pursue advanced generalist social work positions where they help people to access social services programs and otherwise improve their lives. Through courses that cover social welfare history, human behavior, and social policy and planning, the online program is designed to provide students with the practical skills required of social work leaders and to encourage personal growth and the development of ethics. Other areas of study include advanced statistics and research in social work. A clinical supervision component is included along with several field practicum units. These courses allow students to gain valuable hands-on work experience. The MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Format:
Online
Program Length:
88 credits.
Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Capella University's financial aid office for more information.
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Required Courses for the Master of Social Work
Students who successfully complete Capella University's Master of Social Work program will have earned 88 credits. This includes 20 required courses and two electives, all of which are also worth four credits apiece. Contact Capella University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Required Courses (80 credit hours)
- Research in Social Work Practice
- Micro Social Work Practice
- Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice
- Social Welfare History, Policy, and Practice
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment 2
- Social Policy and Planning in Human Services
- Mezzo Social Work Practice
- Macro Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Cultural Competence and Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations
- Mental Health Practice and Advanced Interventions: Theory and Practice
- Advanced Statistics, Research, and Program Evaluation
- Integrative Technology in Advanced Social Work Practice
- Clinical Supervision and Leadership in Social Work Practice
- Systems Analysis of Social Work Practice: Theories, Skills, Values, and Professional Practice
- Foundation Field Practicum 1
- Foundation Field Practicum 2
- Advanced Field Practicum 1
- Advanced Field Practicum 2
- Advanced Field Practicum 3
Elective Courses (8 credit hours)
- Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Children and Youth
- Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Children and Youth
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Furthering Your Education:
Graduates of Capella University;s MSW program may want to consider enrolling in a related doctoral programs. These programs might cover advanced social work theories and family research methods as well as dissertation research. Graduates might consider these programs:
- Doctor of Social Work
- Doctor of Human Services
- Ph.D. in Human Services
Career Paths:
Capella University's Master of Social Work graduates may be ready to explore career paths in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and government facilities as well as colleges and health insurance companies. The following are some possible career titles for graduates:
- Social worker
- Social services coordinator
- Case manager
- Clinical manager
- Program director
